Locomotive.



PATENTED NOV. 12, 1907.

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LOGOMOTIVE.

APPLIOATION FILED 0OT.18.1906.

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LOCOMOTIVES.

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PATENTED NOV. 12, 1907.

W. S. HOVEY.

LOGOMOTIVE.

APPLIUATION FILED 0O-T.18.1906

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PATENTED NOV. 12, 1907.

W. S: HOVEY.

\ LOUOMOTIVE.

APPLICJATYON FILED 0011s. 1906.

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WlLLlABi S. HOVEY, OF THREE RIVERS, MIOH IGr X, ASSIGNOH TO THE SHEFFIELD GAR COM- IANY, OF THREE RIVERS, MICHIGAN.

l-OGOMOTIVE.

No. 870,560. Specification of Letters Patent. Patented. Nov. 12, 1907. Application and October 18.1906. Seri alNo. 3391:1341

To (all whom it "may concern: the springing 'ol' the frame or by the parts getting out of Be it known that I, \VILLIAM S. Hover, a citizen oi alinement and the vib 'ation of the engine does not sc- .thc United States, residing at Three Rivers, county of riously affect the same.

St. Joseph, and State of lllichigan, have invented ccr- The fly 'wheel 9 is fixed to the crank shalt, as clearly min new and useful Improvements in Locomotives, oi appears in Fig. 1. On the transmission shaft are gears which the following is a specification. 10, 11 and 12. The gears 10 and 11 are secured or fixed his invention relates to improvements in locomoto the shaft, and the gear 12 is revolubly mounted tivcs. thereon. The gear 12 is secured to the shaft by means The obj ccts 01 this invention are, first, to provide an of a clutch mechanism consisting of the sliding grooved improvcd locomotive uhich dcrivcs its power from an collar 13, which is adapted to engage the pivoted-levercxplosion engine, which is simple in construction and like dog 14 to force it into engagement with the plate easy to opcratc. Second, to pin: 'idc a n improved locoslidaloly secured to the shaft. The friction disk 67 is motive which may be readily driven in cithcr di rcction. provided with arms 16, which are arranged through the Further objects, and objects relating to structural gear 11 to be engaged by the plate 15. The dog 14 is details, will definitely appear from the detailed descripcarried by the collar 17 which is secured to the shaft. 7 {1 tion to follow. Arranged above the transmission shait 5 and trans- 1 accomplish the objects oi my invention by the deversely thereof is a rock shaft 18, having a forked arm vices and means dcscribcd in the iollowing specilica- 19 thereon arranged to engage the grooved clutch collar tion. iorshil'ting the same.

The invention is clcnrly defined and pointed out in Arranged parallel with the transmission shaft 5 is a the claims. .shait 20 mounted in suitable bearings 24 in the casing 8.

A structure embodying the features of my invention On this shalt 20 are gears El, 22 and 23, the gears 21 and is clearly illustratcd in the accompanying drawings, 22 being revolubly mounted upon the shaft and the forming a part of this s wciiication in which, gear 23 being fixed thereto.

Figure is a detail side elevation of a structure en1 Tho g'car 2iv is arranged to mcsh with the gear l0 on E0 bodying the i'czitiucs of my invention, portions being the shaft 5 the gear '22 is arranged to mesh with the brokcn mvny nud other portions being shown in convcngczu' ll; and th gear 23 is arranged to mesh with the tional form, for convenience in illustration. Fig. 2 is a. gcnr IL. The gears 2i. and 22 are secured or clutched iront clcvalion 01' the structure appearii n Fig. 1, the to the shall by moans oi a mechanism prcfm'ably conviatcr coil and the supporting parts thcicior being rcsistiug of thc friction disks 25, which arc locked against moved, Figv I is nncnhu'gcd dcinil longitudinal section ihc gun by tho dogs 25, these dogs being pivoted on through ihc transmission gcnr. Fig. 4 is a vertical tho collars 7 iixod to the shaft. The grooved clutch section through the transmission gear, showing the arcollar is provided with Conical surfaces, which, mngcniout oi thc driven shaft 3 2, and the reversing \vhcn forced uudcr ihcsc dogs clamp them against mcclninism Lhcrcl'or. ihc l'riclion disks or plaics.

In the drawing, similar rclcrcncc clnirnclm's rob-r to 'lhcclutch collar 2b is shil'lcd by means of the rock similar parts throughout lhc scvcinl vicu's. shaft 29. which is provided with a bifurcated arm 30 Rcierriugloihcdnui'ing their-nine lol'inyimprovcd arranged to engage the collar. On the shaft 20 is a locomoiivo is prclcrnbly built up oi channel iron to scbcvclcd gcnr 3i. Arranged transversely of the shaft cure strcugth and 11 dity. 'lhc ilnnuissupportcd by 20 is a drivcn shalt 232, having beveled gears 34 thereon 9 thc carrying and driving \vhccls 3, shown in couvcnarranged in mesh with the gear Sl. on the shaft 20. iionnl form, the connection [or thc irnmc to the axles 2 l'lithcr oi ihcsc gi ars 34 may be securcd to the shalt not being illustratcd. by means oi the jawed clutch 35 which is slidably The engine may be of any dcsircd type and size, that niounlcd on the shaft. This clutch operated by shown in the drawing bcing a double cylinder explol ihc bil'urculcd arm 36 carried by the rock shai I7; siou engine. The engine is arranged longitudinally, i sw- Fig. 3. the crank shaft thcrcoi' being supporicihin suiiablc l 'lhc shaft 31 is providcd with a pair of sprocket bearings. The crank shaft is 'n'cl'crubly conncctcd to \vhccls 38; sec Fig. i. Thcsc sprockci whccls are l j l the transmission shaft 5 by a uhivcl'snl joint 4; (sec Figs. 1 and 3), the bearings 7 for lhc transmi sion shalt bcing arranged on the casing S [or the trnnsi sion gun. The details of the joint or coupling 6 are not hcrc illustmtcd or described, as it may be of any suitable form of the so- Un the shaft 32 is brake Wheel or drum 41 having called universal joint. By thus joining the crank shalt a brake band 42 ihcrcon. The brake band is operated to the transmission shalt, thc'par s are not injured by l by the lever 43. As the details of this may be ar- 110 coimccicd to thc t'ronl, and rear axles by sprocket chains fill, the axles being provided with sprocket \vlu-i-ls ill. indicalcd in convcnlional form in the dinning.

ranged as desired, 1 do not illustrate or describe the same herein. By means of the gears described, the

lower transmission shaft 20 may be driven by any one of the trains of gears described, thereby securing three differentispeeds, and by means of reversing the mech anism, these'speeds maybe secured in either direction.

It is evident that more speeds could be secured by adding or increasing the number of gears and clutches on the transmission shafts 5 and 20.

The variousclutches are controlled or adjusted by means of the hand levers 44, 45 and 46. The hand lever 44 is connected by the rod'or link 47 to the arm 1 l8 on the rock shaft 18. This connects the high-speed gear 12, when thrown forward and releases'this clutch and applies the brake band 42 when thrown rearwardly, the lever being-connected to the brake lever 43 of the brake band by means of the link 49. When in its neutral position, as illustrated, neither .the clutch nor the brake band is'in operation. The lever 4? is connected -to the rock shaft 29' of the clutch mechanism for the gears 21 and 22,by means of the link or 50, which is connected to one arm'of the bell crank lever 51, this lever being mounted on the rock shaft 1-8. The-other, arm of. the bell crank 51 isconnected by the link 52-and the arm 531 011 the rock shaft 29; see Figs. 1 and 2, the arts appearing by dotted'lines in Fig. 1. By shifting this lever so that."

the gear 21 is locked to the shaft, a slow speed is sei cured; by shifting it so that the gear'22 is locked to the shaft, an intermediate speedfis secured; when in a neutral position, neither 'clutch is engaged. The 'lever 46 controls the shifting'oi the jaw clutch 35 on the shaft 32 for locking either of the gears 34 thereto and thussecuringthe driving in the desired'directiou. Thelever is connected by means of the linkb l'and an arm 55 on the rock shaft 37 of the clutch jaw; The lever is provided -w ith a suitable latch adapted to engage the toothed segment 56 so that it may be locked either forward or rearward forlocking the clutch in engagement with one or the other of the gears 34 wardly directed discharge nozzle arranged to dis charge inth the base or 'bottom of the flue thereby securing an injector effect to create a current .of air through the water coil casing. By this arrangement, 1

the exhaust is effectively utilized for cooling the water coil. I

I have especially designed my improved locomotive for use onrailways, where an easy operating and convenient locomotive is desired, the same being of cspecial advantage in construction work for runningover temporary tracks and the 1ikc,-on which it would not be safe to operate a heavy locomotive. It is, how ever, adapted, as is evident, to a great variety bi uses.

By arranging the engine longitudinally, the struc ture may be adjusted to any desired gage without disturbing any of the driving mechanism, merelyhy changing the axles. By the means described, both axles are driven and a maximum traction poweris secured. By joining the transmission shaft and the crank shaft to the engine by a universal joint, 'undue strain of the parts, through vibration of the engine or the springing or getting outof alinement of the frame,

as is likely to occur, produces no serious results.

By means of the transmission described the locomotivemay be driven in either direction with equal facility at three speeds. However, as previously stated, this transmissioncould be modified, or other transmissions used in combination with the other features with satisfactory results. The system of levers and connections described for controlling the" engine are simple, and, at the same motive is under perfect control. I

I have illustrated and described my improved locomotive in detail in the'form preferred by m'e-on account of the structural'simplicity and" economy and time, the loco- 'convenien'ce in operating. I am, however, aware that it is capable of considerable variation in structural details without departing from my invention.

4 1 Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new anddesire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. The combination with a suitable frame, of a pair of axles; traction wheels. on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprlslng a transmission shaft connected to the englne'crank shaft by a unlversaljolnt; a second transmission shaft, said transml'sslon"'shaf t s' being arranged longitudinally of sold frame; a plurality of gears ar-f ln trains to connect said transmission shaft ranged whereby the speed of said second transmission shaft may be varied; a driven shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear" on the second of said transmission shafts; a pair of beveled gears rev-.

olubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft; a clutch mechanism by which either of said gears may be con. noted to said driven shaft; a pair of sprocket wheels for said driven shaft; sprockets on said axles; sprocket chains connecting the same to said driven shaft;'and a brake mechanism for said driven shaft, for the purpose specified.

The combination with a suitable frame, of a pair of miles; traction wheels on saidcxles; on engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a,transmlsslon gear comprising a transmission shaft connected to the engine crank shaft by a universal joint; :1 second transmission shaft, said transmission shafts being arranged longi tudlnslly of said frame; a plurality of gearsarranged in trains to connect sa'id transmission shafts whereby the speed of said second transmission shaft maybe war-led; a driven shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear on the second of said transmission shaft; a palr of beveled gears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft, arranged to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft; a clutch mechanism by which either of said gears muy be connected to said drlvcn shaft; 11 pair of sprocket wheels for said driven shaft; sprockets on said axles; and sprocket chains connecting the same to said drlven shaft, for the purpose specified.

3. The combination with a suitable frame, of 'n jpslr of axles; traction wheels on said axles; an englneurranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprising a trunsmlsslon -shaft connected to the engine crank shaft by a universal joint; 3. second transmission shaft, said transmlssionshnfts being arranged longitudinally of said frame; a plurality of gears arranged ln.tr:1ins to connect said transmission shafts whereby the speed of said second transmission shaft'may be varied; a driven shaft arranged transversely ofsold transmlssion shaft; a beveled gear on the second 01.

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said transmission shafts; a pair of beveled gears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft; a clutch mechanism by which driven shaft; driving connections for" said driven shaft to said axles; and a brake mechanism for said driven shaft, for the purpose s aciiied.

i. The combination with a suitable frame. of a pair of axles; traction wheels on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprising a transmission shaft connected to the engine crank shaft by :1 universal joint; :1 second transmission shaft. said transmission shafts being arranged longitudinally of said frame; a plurality of gears arranged in trains to connect said transmission shafts whereby the speed of said second transmission shaft may be varied; a driven shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear on the second of said transmission shafts; a pair of beveled gears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft; and a clutch mechanism which either of said gears may be connected to said driven shaft; and driving connections for said driven shaft to said axles, for the purpose specified;

5. The combination with a suitable frame. of a pair of axles; traction wheels on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprising 2 transmission shaft, connected to the engine crank shaft; 11 second transmission shaft, said transruisslon shsitsbeing arranged longitudinally of said frame; a plurality 0t gears arranged in trains to connect said transmission shafts whereby the speed oi said second transmission shaft may be varied; a driven shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear ongthc second of .said transmission shatts; a pair oi beveledgears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh with said gear on said trans mission sh. a clutch mechanism by which either of said gcors may be connected to said driven shaft; a pair of rocket wheels for said driven shaft; sprockets on said axles; sprocketchnns connectlng'the some to said driven shaft; and a brake mechanism for said driven shaft, for the prrposd specified.

U. The combination with a suitable frame, of a puir'oif axles; traction wheels on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprising a transmission shni't, connected to the engine crank shaft; a second transmission shaft. said transmission shafts being arranged longitudinally of said frame; a pinrality of gears arranged in trains to connect said transmission shafts whereby the 'speed of said second trans" mission shaft may be varied; a driven 'shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear on the second of said transmission shafts; a pair of beveled gem-s revolnbly mounted on said driven -hait hrrnngezi to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft; a clutch mechanism by which either of said gears may be connected in said driven shaft: a pair of sprocket wheels, for said driven shaft sprockets on said axles and sprocket chains connecting: the same to saiddriven shaft. for the purpose specllied,

'Z. The combination with a suitable frame, of a pullof axles; traction wheels on old axles: an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a transmission gear comprising r, transmission shaft connected to the engine crank shaft; a second transmission shaft. said trnnsm 'sion shafts being arranged longitudinally of said frame; plurnlity of gears arranged in trains to connect said transmission shafts whereby the speed oi said second transmission shaft mny be varied; ll. driven shaft arranged transversely of said transmission shafts; a beveled gear on the second oi said transmission shafts; a pair of beveled nears revoluhly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh with said gear on said transmission shaft 1r clutch mechanism by which either of salt sears may be connected to said driven shaft; driving connections for said driven shaft to said axles. for the purpose specified.

either of said gears may be connected to said -ulubly mounted on said driven SHThe combination with a suitable frame, of a pair 01' axles; traction wheels on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a variable speed transmission gear therefor; a driven shaft arranged transversely of said frame; a beveled gear connected to said transmission gear; a pair ofbeveled gears re olubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh therewith; a clutch by which either of said gears may be connected to said driven shaft; a pair oi? sprocket wheels for said driven shaft: sprockets on said mxlcs; and sprocket chains connecting the same to said driven shaft, for the purpose specified.

i). The combination with a suitable frame, of a pair of axles; traction wheels on sold axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said [rame; a variable specs triinsmission gear therefor; a driven shaft; a beveled gear conuccted to said transmission gear; a pair 02 beveled gears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh therewith; a clutch by which either of'snid genrsn'my be connected to said driven shaft; and driving connections for said driven shaft to said axles, for the purpose sp ified.

10. The combination with a suitable frame, of nipairuof axles; traction wheelson said axles: an engine a'v'm; able speed transmission gear therefor: n driven shaft arranged transversely of said frame; n beveled gear connectedto said transmission gear; and a pair of beveled gears revshatt arranged to mesh thereulth'zo clutch by which either of said gears maybe connected to said driven shaft; :1 pair of sprocket wheels for said driven shaft sprockets on said axles and sprocket chains connecting the same to said driven shaft, for the purpose spcifiefi.

11. The combination with a suitable frame, of a pair'of axles traction wheels on said axles; an engine; a variable speed transmission gear therefor; a driven shaft; a bevelcd gear connected to sold trainsrnissiongear; a pair of beveled gears revolublymounted on said driven shaft arranged to mesh therewith a clutch by which either oi said gears may be connected; to said'driven shaft; and driving for the purpose specified.

, 131 The combinotlon'with a suitable frame, of a palrof axles; traction wheels on said axles; an engine arranged longitudinally of said frame; a driven shaft; a pair; oi, beveled gears revolubly mounted on said driven shaft; a clutch by'which either of suhi ,Eears may be connected to said driven shafm n beveled near driven by said engine arranged to mesh w th \said'genrs on said driven shaft; and driving connections for said driven shaft to said axles, for the purpose specified. i-l, The combination with a suitable frame, of a pai r of axles; trnetlonwneels on said axles; an engine; a driven; shaft arranged transversely of said frame; a paired be cled gears rcvolubiy mounted on said driven shat clutch by which either of said gears may be connected to said driven shaft; a beveled gear driven by said engine" nrrunged to mesh with said gears on sold drivenfshnt't; a pair ot'spruchet wheels for said driven shaft; sprockets on said axles; and sprocket chains connecting the some to said driven shaft, for the purpose specified. I

in witness whereof, I have hereunto setmy-hnn and I seal in the presence of two witnesses.

WILLIAM s. nov ni. 1n;

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